Interim Ministry & Pulpit Supply

Congregations throughout the synod make use of supply preachers and interims. The list of clergy available for pulpit supply may be requested by NC Synod rostered ministers or congregational staff. Contact Diane Ryan, for the current list. Supply preachers include retired pastors and certified lay preachers. Synod staff will help congregations without pastoral leadership schedule supply preachers. Pastors needing supply preachers for vacation Sundays may contact Diane Ryan for the list of available preachers.

Diane Ryan

Diane Ryan

Supply Pastor Coordinator

I am the voice on the other end of the phone and on the other end of the email you send. I am happy to help!

Rostered Ministers

2023 Supply Preacher Rates

The 2023 rates (as of May 1) for Supply Preacher compensation for Rostered Ministers—pastors and deacons—are:
1 Sunday morning worship service = $200
+ each additional Sunday morning worship = $50
+ travel expenses = $.655/mile

Lay Preachers or Seminarians

2023 Supply Preacher Rates

The 2023 rates (of May 1) for Supply Preacher compensation for certified Lay Preachers or Seminarians are:
1 Sunday morning worship service = $150
+ each additional Sunday morning worship = $50
+ travel expenses = $.655/mile

Interim Ministry

Interim pastors serve congregations as they transition to new pastoral leadership or a new season of the congregation (such as shared ministry). Intentional interims, with specialized training, are appointed when there is a need to attend to conflict or move a congregation through a major change. Interims are appointed by the bishop.